Cork Kerry Daily Adventure Visitor Guide 2021
A Visitor's Guide to Top Attractions and Experiences in Cork and Kerry
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CORK & KERRY<br />
VISITOR GUIDE <strong>2021</strong>/22<br />
THE BEST THINGS TO DO, SEE, AND ENJOY!<br />
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CONTENTS<br />
Lough Lough<br />
N17<br />
N17<br />
Ballinrobe Ballinrobe<br />
Leenane Leenane Mask Mask<br />
Cleggan Cleggan<br />
Ref Attraction<br />
Page<br />
Letterfrack Letterfrack<br />
Cong Cong<br />
Connemara 1 Crawford Art Gallery................................................ 7<br />
N84<br />
N84<br />
Tuam<br />
National National Park<br />
Clifden Clifden 2 Old Park <strong>Cork</strong> Waterworks Lough Lough Experience............................ Corrib Corrib<br />
7<br />
3 <strong>Cork</strong> Sightseeing Tours............................................ Oughterard<br />
N83<br />
N83 7<br />
N59<br />
N59<br />
4 Elizabeth Fort.......................................................... 8<br />
Roscahill Roscahill<br />
M17<br />
M1<br />
5 Glucksman Gallery.................................................. 9<br />
6 <strong>Cork</strong> City Gaol.......................................................... 9<br />
Ath<br />
7 Airtastic Entertainment Centres............................... GALWAY 9<br />
Donegal Derry<br />
Larne<br />
Rós A’Mhil Rós A’Mhil<br />
Airport<br />
Belfast<br />
8 Fota Wildlife Park.................................................. Oranmore 10<br />
Airport<br />
Belfast<br />
9 Cobh Heritage Centre ........................................... 10<br />
Sligo<br />
Galway Galway Bay Bay<br />
M18<br />
M18<br />
10 Spike Island.......................................................... 11<br />
11<br />
Ireland West<br />
Cross River Ferries................................................. N67<br />
N67<br />
11<br />
Airport<br />
12 Titanic Experience Cobh........................................ Kinvara Kinvara<br />
Aran Aran Is. Is.<br />
Ballyvaughan<br />
11<br />
Dublin<br />
Airport<br />
Galway Athlone Dublin<br />
13 Jameson Distillery Midleton................................. 12<br />
Carron Carron<br />
GortG<br />
14 Perks Family Doolin Entertainment Doolin<br />
Centre Lisdoonvarna ...................... 13<br />
Shannon<br />
Airport<br />
NORTH 15 Youghal ................................................................ 13<br />
Limerick Kilkenny<br />
16 Liscannor Liscannor<br />
Ennistymon<br />
ATLANTIC<br />
Youghal Heritage Tours......................................... 14<br />
M18<br />
M18<br />
Waterford Rosslare<br />
<strong>Kerry</strong><br />
17 Ballycotton Lighthouse......................................... Lahinch Lahinch<br />
15<br />
Airport<br />
OCEAN<br />
N85<br />
N85<br />
<strong>Cork</strong><br />
18 Ballymaloe Cookery School & Gardens.................. 15<br />
<strong>Cork</strong><br />
Milltown Milltown Malbay Malbay<br />
Airport<br />
19 Blarney Castle and Gardens.................................. 15<br />
Ennis Ennis<br />
20 Toy Soldier Factory................................................. Quin 16Quin<br />
M18<br />
M18<br />
Welcome to Ireland’s<br />
<strong>Cork</strong> & <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
N68<br />
N68<br />
Doonbeg Doonbeg<br />
SHANNON SHANNONBunratty<br />
NORTH<br />
Kilkee Kilkee<br />
INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL<br />
AIRPORT AIRPORT Shannon<br />
N67<br />
N67<br />
ATLANTIC<br />
Kilrush Kilrush<br />
Carrigaholt<br />
Killimer Killimer<br />
Carrigaholt Carrigaholt 53<br />
54 Kilcornan Kilcornan<br />
OCEAN<br />
Bay Bay<br />
N69<br />
N69 Foynes Foynes<br />
Loop Loop Head Head<br />
53<br />
Askeaton Askeaton<br />
Tarbert Glin<br />
Mouth of the<br />
Tarbert Glin<br />
Mouth of the<br />
Adare Adar<br />
Shannon Shannon<br />
Ballybunion<br />
Rathkeale Rathkeale<br />
Listowel Listowel<br />
52<br />
<strong>Kerry</strong> <strong>Kerry</strong> Hd. Hd.<br />
Newcastle West Wes<br />
Signature<br />
Abbeyfeale<br />
Discovery<br />
Ballyheigue Ballyheigue<br />
N69<br />
N69<br />
Bay Bay<br />
Ashford Ashford<br />
Point<br />
Ardfert Ardfert<br />
Brandon Brandon<br />
51<br />
N21<br />
N21<br />
Broadford Broadford<br />
N<br />
Bay Bay Castlegregory Tralee Tralee<br />
50 Tralee Tralee Bay Bay 42 43 44 41<br />
45 46 48<br />
Castleisland<br />
49 N86<br />
N86<br />
N70<br />
Dingle Anascaul<br />
N70<br />
<strong>Kerry</strong> Airport<br />
Dunquin<br />
Dingle Anascaul<br />
<strong>Kerry</strong> Airport<br />
Dunquin<br />
Kanturk Kanturk<br />
47<br />
Farranfore Farranfore<br />
N72<br />
N72<br />
Ventry Ventry Dingle Dingle<br />
Killorglin<br />
Slea Hd.<br />
Inch Strand<br />
Killorglin<br />
Slea Rathmore<br />
Harb.<br />
Hd.<br />
Inch Strand<br />
Harb.<br />
Rathmore<br />
Harb. Harb.<br />
N72<br />
Dingle Bay<br />
Lough<br />
N72<br />
Killarney<br />
Dingle Bay<br />
Lough<br />
Blasket Blasket Is. Is.<br />
Caragh Caragh Lough<br />
Millstreet<br />
Leane<br />
Lough<br />
Millstreet<br />
Leane Muckross Muckross<br />
Doulus Doulus Hd. Hd.<br />
Muckross Muckross 39 40<br />
37 38<br />
Lake Lake<br />
Cahersiveen<br />
N71<br />
N71<br />
21<br />
Valentia Valentia<br />
N22<br />
Island<br />
Deerlana<br />
N22<br />
Island 34 35 36<br />
Deerlana<br />
Macroom Macroom<br />
Lough Lough<br />
N70<br />
N70<br />
Lough Lough<br />
Cloonaghlin<br />
31<br />
20 22<br />
Curran Curran<br />
FarranFarr<br />
Lough Lough Sneem Sneem<br />
Kenmare<br />
ForestFore<br />
Waterville Waterville<br />
Park Par<br />
Parknasilla Parknasilla<br />
Gougane Gougane<br />
Bolus Bolus Hd. Hd.<br />
Caherdaniel<br />
Barra Barra<br />
33 32<br />
Glengarriff Glengarriff<br />
Skellig Skellig<br />
Bandon Bando<br />
Michael Michael Scariff Scariff Is. Lamb’s Is. Lamb’s Hd. Hd.<br />
Dunmanway<br />
Bantry<br />
N71<br />
Allihies<br />
Whiddy Is.<br />
Bantry<br />
N71<br />
Allihies<br />
Whiddy Is.<br />
Bantry Bantry Bay Bay<br />
Dursey Dursey Is. Is.<br />
Castletownbere<br />
Clonakilty Clonakilty<br />
N71<br />
N71<br />
Beare Beare Is. Is.<br />
23 24 25 26<br />
Ballydehob<br />
Dunmanus Dunmanus Bay Bay<br />
Skibbereen<br />
Schull Schull 27<br />
Goleen Goleen 29<br />
Sherkin Sherkin Is. Is. Baltimore Baltimore<br />
30<br />
Mizen Mizen Head Head<br />
Cape Cape 28 29<br />
Clear Clear Is. 28Is.<br />
29<br />
Kenmare River<br />
Kenmare River<br />
Slieve Slieve<br />
Mts.<br />
Mts.<br />
Mish<br />
Mish<br />
Reeks<br />
Reeks<br />
Macgillycuddy’s<br />
Macgillycuddy’s<br />
Maumturk Mts.<br />
Maumturk Mts.<br />
Caha Mts.<br />
Caha Mts.<br />
Mts. Mts.<br />
Stack’s<br />
Stack’s<br />
The Burren<br />
The Burren<br />
Mullaghareirk Mts.<br />
Mullaghareirk Mts.<br />
Derrynasaggart Mts.<br />
Derrynasaggart Mts.<br />
Mts<br />
Mts<br />
Baggeragh<br />
Baggeragh<br />
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n<br />
M20<br />
Rath Luirc<br />
Charleville<br />
N20<br />
N20<br />
N72<br />
N73<br />
N24<br />
M8<br />
N72<br />
Cashel<br />
N74<br />
N24<br />
N25<br />
N4<br />
N76<br />
N10<br />
M9<br />
Kilmeadan Passage<br />
Waterford East<br />
Airport<br />
Dunmore<br />
Tramore East<br />
N51<br />
Athboy<br />
Ref Attraction<br />
Page<br />
N55 Ballymahon Ref Attraction<br />
N52<br />
Page Trim<br />
21<br />
am<br />
Ballyhass Aquaparks............................................. Lough 17 39 Torc Mullingar Waterfall ........................................................ 26<br />
N63<br />
N61 Ree<br />
22 Zipit Forest <strong>Adventure</strong>s......................................... 17 40 Muckross House, Gardens and M4 Kinnegad Traditional Farms.. 26<br />
23 West <strong>Cork</strong>..............................................................<br />
Athlone<br />
17 41 Crag Cave ............................................................. 27<br />
M4 Enfield<br />
24 West <strong>Cork</strong> Model Railway Village.......................... 17 Moate 42 Bowling Buddies................................................... 27 Maynoo<br />
7 25 Michael Collins House.......................................... 17 43 Tralee.................................................................... M6<br />
27<br />
26 The Clonakilty Ballinasloe<br />
Park Cinema,<br />
44 Tralee Clara Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park................. 28<br />
Athenry Golf and <strong>Adventure</strong> Centre.................................... 18<br />
N62<br />
N80<br />
Edenderry<br />
45 Tralee Town Park.................................................... Clane 28<br />
27 Skibbereen M6Heritage Centre.................................. 18 Tullamore<br />
e<br />
46 Aqua Dome........................................................... 29<br />
28 Cape Clear Island Ferry Service.............................. Clonmacnoise 19<br />
47<br />
N52<br />
Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium............................... 29 N<br />
29 FastNet Rock Tour.................................................. 19 Kilcormac<br />
Newbridge<br />
Loughrea<br />
48 Blennerville<br />
Banagher<br />
Portarlington<br />
Windmill........................................... 29<br />
30 Mizen Head Signal Station.................................... 20<br />
Kildare<br />
N65<br />
49 Dingle Peninsula .................................................. 30<br />
Blue Flag Beaches................................................. 20<br />
Monasterevin<br />
Portumna<br />
50 Castlegregory........................................................<br />
31 Kenmare............................................................... Birr 21<br />
Mountmellick<br />
30<br />
ort<br />
51 Ardfert Cathedral................................................... 31<br />
32 Caherdaniel........................................................... 22<br />
Portlaoise<br />
Terryglass<br />
52 Listowel Castle...................................................... 31<br />
33 Derrynane House.................................................. 22 Mountrath<br />
Athy<br />
53 Shannon Ferry ...................................................... 32 N81<br />
34 Valentia Island Car Ferry and Borrisokane Roscrea<br />
M7<br />
N80<br />
Geokaun Mountain & Cliffs................................... 23 54 Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum............... 33<br />
N52<br />
M9 Bal<br />
35 Valentia Island...................................................... 24 55 Hook Lighthouse................................................... Abbeyleix<br />
34<br />
M7<br />
36 Valentia Island Lighthouse.................................... Nenagh<br />
24 56 Criostal Na Rinne .................................................. 34<br />
N78<br />
N62<br />
37 Paddle & Sea......................................................... 25 57 Waterford Suir Valley Railway............................... 34<br />
Durrow<br />
38 Daniel KillaloeO’Connell BallinaMemorial Church.......................<br />
Carlow<br />
Templemore<br />
26 A-Z Index N77<br />
35 Tullo<br />
Castlecomer<br />
M7<br />
M8<br />
ty<br />
Castleconnell<br />
N80<br />
Thurles Urlingford<br />
n<br />
Bagenalstown<br />
Kilkenny<br />
e<br />
t<br />
an<br />
st<br />
k<br />
Slieve Aughty Mts.<br />
Croom<br />
LIMERICK<br />
Bruff<br />
Kilmallock<br />
Ballyhoura Mts.<br />
Mallow<br />
21<br />
Nagles Mts<br />
Hospital<br />
Lough Derg<br />
Watergrasshill<br />
Silvermine Mts.<br />
Pallasgreen<br />
Roscommon<br />
Tipperary<br />
Galtee Mts.<br />
Mitchelstown<br />
Fermoy<br />
Cahir<br />
Holycross<br />
Knockmeldown Mts.<br />
Lismore<br />
Slieve Bloom Mts.<br />
Clonmel<br />
Comeragh Mts.<br />
56<br />
An Rinn<br />
19<br />
Youghal Ardmore<br />
Blarney<br />
Midleton<br />
7 8<br />
14 15 16<br />
CORK<br />
Fota Is. 13<br />
Ardmore Hd.<br />
Youghal<br />
1 2 3 4 9 10 12<br />
Bay<br />
18<br />
5 6 N28<br />
Ballycotton<br />
Cobh<br />
CORK INTL. 11<br />
Bay<br />
Spike Is. 17<br />
AIRPORT<br />
Carrigaline<br />
Ballycotton<br />
Power Hd.<br />
Slieveardagh Mts.<br />
Dungarvan<br />
Mine<br />
Hd.<br />
Callan<br />
Monavullagh Mts.<br />
Carrick-on-Suir<br />
Delvin<br />
Borris<br />
Graiguenamanagh<br />
Thomastown<br />
New Ross<br />
WATERFORD<br />
57<br />
CELTIC SEA<br />
Ballyhack<br />
Fethard<br />
55<br />
Hook Head<br />
Waterford Harb.<br />
Blackstairs Mts.<br />
John F Kennedy<br />
Memorial Park<br />
N30<br />
Ballytig<br />
Bay<br />
Sa<br />
Kinsale<br />
Kinsale<br />
Harbour<br />
Courtmacsherry<br />
Of Kinsale<br />
Old Head<br />
Bay<br />
Robert’s Hd.<br />
To France & Spain<br />
The Shannon Estuary Way<br />
Blue Flag Beaches<br />
Car Ferry Crossing<br />
Sustainable printing<br />
practices implemented.<br />
Please recycle<br />
when finished.<br />
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS<br />
Every care has been taken in the compilation<br />
of this guide to ensure its accuracy and<br />
compliance with the consumer protection<br />
laws. Glance Promotions cannot accept<br />
responsibility for errors or omissions, but<br />
where such are brought to our attention<br />
future editions of this guide will be amended<br />
accordingly and important changes will be<br />
reflected on our website and in the digital<br />
edition of this guide.<br />
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Enjoy your Visit to<br />
<strong>Cork</strong> & <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
We hope you have a wonderful time in <strong>Cork</strong> & <strong>Kerry</strong>.<br />
To help you make the most of your trip, this <strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Adventure</strong> <strong>Visitor</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
features the Region’s top attractions, activities and experiences. When you<br />
find something special, tell us about it and you could win an amazing holiday<br />
stay in a lighthouse (see page 2).<br />
For now, because Covid-19 is still with us, we have some important advice and useful tips to<br />
share, so that you are never disappointed.<br />
Essential Travel Advice<br />
OPEN DATES AND TIMES:<br />
Open dates and times may be subject to change,<br />
particularly at this time, and can vary throughout<br />
the seasons and day of week. Businesses<br />
indicating ‘Open Year-Round’ often close at<br />
certain times, for example, during Christmas<br />
time. Therefore, we strongly recommend that<br />
you check dates and times in advance of<br />
travel, close to the date of your planned visit –<br />
particularly if you are travelling distances. You<br />
should do this by checking the website of the<br />
attraction, activity or experience of interest - or<br />
give them a call to get the latest information.<br />
CORE OPERATING TIMES:<br />
The core operating times for many tourism<br />
businesses are typically between 10:00 and<br />
17:00h, with the last entry one hour or more<br />
before closing. Many also operate extended<br />
operating times during the high season when<br />
there are more hours of daylight. It is always best<br />
to check their times in advance of visiting.<br />
ATTRACTION FEATURES<br />
MAY NOT ALWAYS BE OPEN:<br />
Some features within attractions and activities<br />
may not be available to experience at this time.<br />
Some may be temporarily closed to comply with<br />
social distancing guidelines or for other reasons.<br />
Again, checking online is essential.<br />
BOOKING REQUIREMENTS:<br />
Many attractions, activities, and entertainments,<br />
require advance booking for tours and visits.<br />
Some entertainments and activities also operate<br />
subject to demand. You should always check to<br />
see if booking is required.<br />
COVID-19 - STAY SAFE:<br />
On your travels, stay safe. Please remember to<br />
follow all public health advice. Always distance<br />
yourself at least 2 meters (6 feet) from other<br />
people. Wear face coverings, covering your<br />
mouth and nose, when in proximity to others.<br />
Wash your hands well and frequently.<br />
See www.gov.ie/covid<br />
Our Best Tips?<br />
VIEW OUR VISITOR GUIDE ONLINE<br />
AS A DIGITAL BROCHURE:<br />
Viewing this guide online is very handy. It<br />
is an effortless read, and there is no need<br />
to download it. As you turn the pages, you<br />
can link from the profile of the attraction,<br />
activity, or experience of interest directly<br />
to their website for more information.<br />
You will also always get the latest<br />
version of this guide online, which<br />
will include any essential updates.<br />
You can link to it by scanning the<br />
QR code here or visiting<br />
www.Your<strong>Daily</strong><strong>Adventure</strong>.com/digital<br />
Open QR code<br />
on phone<br />
Scan<br />
Here<br />
VISIT OUR ‘DAILY ADVENTURE’<br />
WEBSITE:<br />
Visit our website, and you can easily<br />
view and find information on top<br />
visitor attractions and experiences<br />
from all around Ireland. You<br />
can also view the five online<br />
Regional Editions of this <strong>Guide</strong>.<br />
Our editions cover Dublin,<br />
<strong>Cork</strong>-<strong>Kerry</strong>, The West,<br />
The South East, and<br />
the Shannon Region. See<br />
www.Your<strong>Daily</strong><strong>Adventure</strong>.com<br />
PUBLISHED BY<br />
Publisher, John Rice<br />
Published by Glance Promotions, Ireland<br />
Tel: 061–338 588. info@glancepromotions.ie<br />
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CORK<br />
CRAWFORD ART<br />
GALLERY<br />
Emmet Place, <strong>Cork</strong> City<br />
Three centuries of Irish art<br />
in the heart of <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Located in the heart of <strong>Cork</strong> City, open daily and free to enter,<br />
Crawford Art Gallery is a must-visit for locals and tourists alike.<br />
Housing a national collection of Irish and international art in what<br />
was once the city’s Customs House and welcoming over 260,000<br />
visitors a year, the gallery boasts a bookshop and award-winning<br />
Crawford Gallery Café, serving dishes crafted with fresh, locally<br />
sourced produce.<br />
Crawford Art Gallery<br />
Emmet Place,<br />
<strong>Cork</strong> City<br />
T12 TNE6<br />
Tel: 021-480 5042<br />
www.crawfordartgallery.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Open <strong>Daily</strong><br />
Admission:<br />
Entry Free<br />
Information:<br />
Bookshop, Café,<br />
wheelchair accessible<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
OLD CORK<br />
WATERWORKS<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
Lee Road, <strong>Cork</strong> City<br />
Built to serve an empire and<br />
constructed during a time of<br />
rebellion, worldwide trade and<br />
emigration, Old <strong>Cork</strong> Waterworks<br />
played a key role in the prosperity<br />
of <strong>Cork</strong> and offers fascinating<br />
insights into the city’s industrial<br />
heritage. Told through the eyes<br />
of former employees, hear<br />
their stories through interactive<br />
displays, guided tours and<br />
stunning Victorian Architecture.<br />
Audio guides available in English,<br />
French, German, Italian and<br />
Spanish.<br />
www.lifetimelab.ie<br />
CORK SIGHTSEEING<br />
TOURS<br />
<strong>Cork</strong> City and County<br />
<strong>Cork</strong> Sightseeing Tours<br />
City Tour - Grand Parade<br />
(Across from QPark), <strong>Cork</strong> City<br />
Day Tours - Patrick’s Quay (near<br />
Mary Elms Bridge), <strong>Cork</strong> City<br />
City Tour: T12 RX2H<br />
Day Tours: T23 PN82<br />
Tel: 021-430 9090<br />
www.corkcitytours.com<br />
CORK CITY TOUR - Visiting <strong>Cork</strong> has<br />
never been easier than with this tour.<br />
See <strong>Cork</strong> from an open-top doubledecker<br />
bus which includes sights<br />
such as Shandon Bells, <strong>Cork</strong> City<br />
Gaol, the English Market, University<br />
College <strong>Cork</strong> and much more.<br />
CORK DAY TOURS – Choose from<br />
2 tours, either RING OF KERRY or<br />
WEST CORK & MIZEN. Experience<br />
the best that the southwest of Ireland<br />
has to offer with spectacular and<br />
dramatic coastal and cliff scenery and<br />
charming towns and villages.<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
Open:<br />
City Tour - Weekends in Jun,<br />
<strong>Daily</strong> in Jul & Aug. Day Tours<br />
from Jul 1st<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
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CORK<br />
ELIZABETH<br />
FORT<br />
Barrack Street, <strong>Cork</strong> City<br />
Travel back in time<br />
Elizabeth Fort<br />
Barrack Street,<br />
<strong>Cork</strong> City<br />
T12 C8A0<br />
Tel: 021-497 5947<br />
www.elizabethfort.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Open Year-Round. Closed Mon, Oct<br />
to Apr<br />
Admission:<br />
Entry Free<br />
Information:<br />
<strong>Guide</strong>d Tours <strong>Daily</strong> (can be booked in<br />
advance). <strong>Guide</strong>d tours €3 per adult,<br />
students €2.50, under 12’s free.<br />
<strong>Guide</strong>d group tours available during<br />
the week.<br />
Disability access is restricted<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
Explore Elizabeth Fort, one of the oldest upstanding<br />
structures in <strong>Cork</strong> City which has been in use for more than<br />
400 years.<br />
This 17th century star-shaped fort built in the aftermath<br />
of the Battle of Kinsale (1601), served to reinforce English<br />
dominance and protect the walled city of <strong>Cork</strong> below. It has<br />
served many functions during its lifetime, including use as<br />
a military barracks, a convict depot for the transportation of<br />
women prisoners, a food depot during The Great Famine—a<br />
time referred to as ‘The Emergency’ in Ireland. It was also<br />
used as an RIC station and, until 2013, a Garda station.<br />
A visit to the fort offers panoramic views of the city and photo<br />
opportunities with the various displays bringing life to the fort<br />
including an air-raid shelter.<br />
Deeply imbedded into <strong>Cork</strong>’s colourful history, a guided tour<br />
is recommended to hear about the Fort’s vibrant past and<br />
listen to some of the many stories that emanate from its walls.<br />
A visit to Elizabeth Fort should be on everyone’s bucket list. A<br />
wonderful hidden gem in the heart of beautiful <strong>Cork</strong> City.<br />
Free entry, with guided tour €3 and guidemaps available.<br />
INCLUDING…<br />
NEW EXHIBITION<br />
‘WALLS, WOMEN,<br />
WATER’<br />
A wonderful new exhibition tells the stories of the<br />
lives and times that have impacted on the fort – and<br />
of <strong>Cork</strong> – through maps, images and text. It also<br />
recounts the tragic story of 150 female convicts and<br />
their children who lost their lives on the ill-fated ship,<br />
‘The Neva’.<br />
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CORK<br />
GLUCKSMAN GALLERY<br />
<strong>Cork</strong> City<br />
CORK CITY GAOL<br />
Sunday’s Well, <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Located at the main entrance to<br />
University College <strong>Cork</strong> on Western<br />
Road, the Glucksman Gallery is an<br />
award-winning public gallery that<br />
includes exhibition spaces and a gift<br />
shop.<br />
The Glucksman has won numerous<br />
awards and accolades and in 2007<br />
was named one of the 1001 buildings<br />
you must see before you die! The<br />
Glucksman presents a changing<br />
programme of exhibitions featuring<br />
international and Irish artists with a<br />
lively programme of events including<br />
art workshops, artists talks, screenings<br />
and tours.<br />
Glucksman Gallery<br />
University College <strong>Cork</strong>,<br />
College Road,<br />
<strong>Cork</strong><br />
T12 V1WH<br />
Tel: 021-490 1844<br />
www.glucksman.org<br />
Open:<br />
Tues-Sat 10:00 - 17:00h<br />
Sunday 14:00 - 17:00h<br />
Closed Mon<br />
Admission:<br />
Suggested donation €5<br />
Parking:<br />
Parking available in UCC visitor<br />
carparks and also on street.<br />
<strong>Cork</strong> City Gaol is a heritage<br />
centre that allows you to take<br />
a step back in time to see what<br />
19th/early 20th century life was<br />
like inside prison walls. The<br />
historical experience is brought<br />
to life with amazingly lifelike<br />
figures, furnished cells, sound<br />
effects & fascinating exhibitions.<br />
The exhibition fascinates visitors<br />
of all ages. All nationalities are<br />
catered for with a self-guided tour<br />
available in 13 languages.<br />
www.corkcitygaol.com<br />
AIRTASTIC ENTERTAINMENT<br />
CENTRES<br />
Little Island, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Airtastic Entertainment Centres<br />
Little Island, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
T45 NF25<br />
Tel: 021-451 0553<br />
www.air-tastic.com<br />
Open:<br />
Open <strong>Daily</strong>, Year-Round. Opening<br />
hours vary by activity. Extended<br />
opening hours on some dates,<br />
See www.air-tastic.com<br />
Inflata & ninja, bowling,<br />
mini golf, arcade, food & drink<br />
Airtastic <strong>Cork</strong> offers Inflata bounce, ninja, bowling, golf,<br />
amusements, and American Style dining. It’s lots of fun for<br />
everyone. All your favourite inflatable activities, a fantastic ninja<br />
course, and interactive challenges are joined together in a<br />
massive Inflata and Ninja Park.<br />
Enjoy 12 lanes of the latest high tech ten pin bowling. Or have an<br />
out of this world adventure on the space-themed indoor 18-hole<br />
mini-golf course. Play amusements to win prizes in the biggest<br />
arcade in <strong>Cork</strong> and indulge in delicious food and beverages at<br />
the American Diner – NY Kitchen.<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Café, restaurant, free parking, free<br />
toddlers play area, disability access<br />
Parking: On-site<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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CORK<br />
FOTA WILDLIFE PARK<br />
Fota Island, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Ireland’s wildest attraction<br />
Set on 100 acres on scenic Fota Island in the heart of <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Harbour. Come face to face with free roaming animals and<br />
birds from all parts of the world. If it’s a Kangaroo that hops in<br />
front of you, or a Ring-tailed lemur, which jumps down from<br />
a tree, each visit is sure to bring its own fantastic memories.<br />
Featuring the Asian Sanctuary—with Asian lions, Sumatran tigers<br />
and Indian rhinos. The development of the Asian Sanctuary<br />
over the past eight years has enhanced the Park as an iconic<br />
international visitor attraction as well as serving the core values of<br />
conservation, education, and research.<br />
Fota Wildlife Park<br />
Fota Island, Carrigtwohill,<br />
Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
T45 CD93<br />
Tel: 021-481 2678<br />
www.fotawildlife.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Open Year-Round.<br />
Mar to Oct: 09:30-18:00h,<br />
Oct to Mar: 10:00-16:30h<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Gift shop, cafés, and picnic areas<br />
available<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
COBH HERITAGE<br />
CENTRE - ‘THE<br />
QUEENSTOWN STORY’<br />
Cobh, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
History,<br />
emigration,<br />
convict ships!<br />
Cobh Heritage Centre features an<br />
exhibition of the origins, history &<br />
legacy of Cobh. The Queenstown<br />
Story retraces the steps of the 2.5<br />
million Irish people who emigrated<br />
from Ireland via Cobh on coffin<br />
ships, early steamers and great<br />
ocean liners.<br />
Discover Cobh’s connection with the ill-fated Titanic - Cobh was<br />
her last port of call. A total of 123 passengers embarked at Cobh,<br />
then known as Queenstown. The exhibition relates stories and<br />
artefacts from those on board.<br />
The centre has a genealogical service for those interested in<br />
tracing their Irish Heritage.<br />
Cobh Heritage Centre<br />
Deepwater Quay, Cobh, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
P24 CY67<br />
Tel: 021-481 3591<br />
www.cobhheritage.com<br />
Open:<br />
See website for details<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Café/Restaurant & gift shop on-site<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
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CORK<br />
SPIKE ISLAND<br />
Cobh, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Former fortress and once the<br />
world’s largest prison<br />
Discover Captains and Convicts and Sinners and Saints at<br />
Ireland’s prison island - one of Europe’s top attractions. Having<br />
over 1300 years of rich Irish history, Spike Island was once home<br />
to a 7th-century monastery, a fortress built to defend an empire,<br />
and an 1850’s island prison that was once the largest in the<br />
world. Today, the island can be visited by a short and scenic ferry<br />
ride from beautiful Cobh. <strong>Visitor</strong>s can take the guided tour, use an<br />
audioguide, or self-guide the island’s 104 acres using the FREE<br />
map and app.<br />
Spike Island<br />
Kennedy Pier, Cobh, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
SatNav: 51.8498, -8.2943<br />
Tel: 021-237 3455<br />
www.spikeislandcork.ie<br />
Open:<br />
See website for sailing times. Open<br />
7 days Apr to Oct. Weekends and<br />
school hols Feb/Mar & Nov. Prebooked<br />
groups can visit 363 days<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Café and Gift Shop on-site, activities<br />
for kids, suitable for all ages,<br />
requires some walking<br />
Parking: Nearby<br />
CROSS RIVER FERRIES LTD<br />
Cobh, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
TITANIC<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
COBH<br />
Cobh, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Established in 1993, Cross River<br />
Ferries is operated and owned by the<br />
Doyle Shipping Group. Two ferries,<br />
the “Glenbrook” and the “Carrigaloe”,<br />
service the River Lee connecting the<br />
communities on both sides of the<br />
harbour. Glenbrook Passage West<br />
Pier is situated east of <strong>Cork</strong> city and<br />
Carrigaloe Rushbrooke Pier in Cobh<br />
is 20km outside the city. The scenic<br />
crossing from Glenbrook to Carrigaloe<br />
takes 5 minutes and is a convenient<br />
and pleasant way to save time and<br />
fuel and avoid traffic congestion.<br />
Cross River Ferries<br />
Cross River Ferries,<br />
Westland House, Rushbrooke,<br />
Cobh, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
P24 H940<br />
Tel: 021-481 1485<br />
www.crossriverferries.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Operates Year-Round<br />
Information:<br />
View timetables & fares<br />
on-line. Book at<br />
www.crossriverferries.ie<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
Titanic Experience is located in<br />
the original White Star Line Ticket<br />
office in the heart of historic Cobh<br />
Town. Each visitor will get an<br />
opportunity to travel as one of the<br />
123 passengers who boarded<br />
the ill-fated liner from there in<br />
1912. Follow in their footsteps<br />
and learn more about the local<br />
connection to the legendary<br />
Titanic. You can also interact<br />
with a collection of audio visual<br />
presentations and story boards<br />
exploring the events that led to<br />
the tragic sinking.<br />
www.titanicexperiencecobh.ie<br />
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CORK<br />
JAMESON<br />
DISTILLERY<br />
MIDLETON<br />
Midleton, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
A World of Whiskey<br />
awaits at Jameson Distillery<br />
Midleton<br />
Jameson Distillery Midleton<br />
Distillery Walk,<br />
Midleton, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
P25 Y394<br />
Tel: 021-461 3594<br />
www.jamesonwhiskey.com<br />
Open:<br />
Open <strong>Daily</strong>.<br />
For daily tour times,<br />
see website.<br />
Pre-booking necessary<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Public bus available from <strong>Cork</strong> City<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
Today, every drop of Jameson is produced in Midleton.<br />
It’s the place of whiskey-making dreams, where a true Irish<br />
welcome awaits. You are invited to take one of the fully<br />
guided tours around the amazing heritage grounds. It’s<br />
here you’ll come face-to-face with the largest pot still in the<br />
world, see the micro-distillery in action, experience the live<br />
maturation warehouse and taste Jameson whiskeys along<br />
the way.<br />
Fully guided experiences include the ‘Jameson Experience<br />
Tour’ which brings you through the original distillery<br />
buildings and concludes with a Jameson signature drink.<br />
To make your time at the distillery even more memorable,<br />
why not add a ‘Premium Whiskey Tasting’ or ‘Cask Opening’<br />
experience to your tour. For those who want to go deeper, a<br />
great option is the extended ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour, during<br />
which you’ll discover hidden gems behind closed doors.<br />
With several fully immersive experiences on offer, there is<br />
something for everyone who wishes to learn more about<br />
Ireland’s world-famous spirit.<br />
With so many things to do, taste and learn there really is no<br />
time like the present to explore the past.<br />
A NEW FOOD<br />
OFFERING<br />
This summer, Fred’s Food Truck will be parked up at<br />
Jameson Distillery Midleton offering drinks, gourmet<br />
sambos and small bites every day from 09:00<br />
to17:30h.<br />
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CORK<br />
PERKS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT<br />
CENTRE & INDOOR FUNFAIR<br />
Youghal, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Perks Entertainment Centre<br />
Seafield, Youghal,<br />
Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
P36 XC92<br />
Tel: 024-924 38<br />
www.perksfunfair.com<br />
Open:<br />
Open <strong>Daily</strong> during Summer Season.<br />
See website for Winter Season<br />
times<br />
Indoor entertainment<br />
for all the family<br />
Entertainment for all ages with Bowling, Battlefront Lazer Tag,<br />
Bungee Trampoline, Carousel, Ladybird Ride, Bumper Boats,<br />
Modern Video Games, Snooker and Pool and a NEW ticket for<br />
prizes interactive games. Award-winning Blackbeards <strong>Adventure</strong><br />
Playcentre goes down a treat with the kids offering 3 decks of<br />
slides, swings and ball pools. Relax in the on-site Fastfood Diner<br />
and Ice-Cream Parlour, serving up all your favourite treats. The<br />
LIBERTY CASINO (Strictly over 18’s) offers state of the art Poker<br />
Machines, Slot Machines, Roulette and Live Gaming. Private Tea/<br />
Coffee lounge with large screen TV.<br />
Admission: Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Fast food diner.<br />
Special group rates available.<br />
Wheelchair friendly<br />
Parking: On-site<br />
YOUGHAL<br />
Youghal, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
A wonderful<br />
coastal<br />
resort<br />
Youghal, a Seaside<br />
Resort Town, is the<br />
perfect family coastal<br />
holiday location. There<br />
is lots for the kids to do<br />
with leisure centres,<br />
dolphin watching<br />
and cruises along the<br />
stunning Blackwater<br />
River. There is a range of<br />
activities for watersports<br />
enthusiasts including<br />
deep-sea fishing, whale<br />
watching and wreck-diving. There are also lots of festivals &<br />
events throughout the year. As a historic walled seaport town in<br />
East <strong>Cork</strong>, it has many historic buildings and monuments. It is also<br />
one of the few towns in Ireland where the medieval town walls<br />
still survive.<br />
Youghal Tourist Office<br />
Market Square, Youghal,<br />
Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
P36 VY44<br />
Tel: 024-201 70<br />
www.youghal.ie<br />
Information:<br />
A wide variety of Restaurants &<br />
Shops to suit every budget. A great<br />
coastal location, famous for seafood.<br />
Plenty of old-style traditional<br />
shopping, mixed with modern<br />
high-street stores, and friendly and<br />
helpful staff.<br />
Be sure to visit Youghal Clock Gate<br />
Tower and St. Mary’s Collegiate<br />
Church during your visit<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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CORK<br />
YOUGHAL<br />
HERITAGE<br />
TOURS<br />
Youghal, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Visit Youghal’s<br />
medieval treasures<br />
Youghal Heritage Tours<br />
Youghal, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
P36 FR96<br />
Tel: 024-207 69<br />
www.youghalclockgate.ie<br />
Open:<br />
St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, Open<br />
Year-Round. Youghal Clock Gate Tower<br />
Open Mar to Nov<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Access to Medieval Gardens adjacent<br />
to St. Mary’s Collegiate Church<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
Youghal Clock Gate Tower<br />
As the most visible landmark in Youghal Main Street, the<br />
tower has been linked with the surrounding landscape and<br />
community across more than 700 years of history. <strong>Visitor</strong>s<br />
can move through the inner stairs of the four-storey, 89<br />
feet/24 metres high tower to learn about its diverse past<br />
as a local time-keeper, gaol and centre of trade. Insights<br />
into the McGrath family are shared by John McGrath who<br />
explains what life was like for his parents, brother and sisters<br />
who were the last residents of the tower. From the 5th floor,<br />
marvel at the 360-degree views over Youghal Bay.<br />
St. Mary’s Collegiate Church<br />
Experience the new exhibition ‘Voices of St. Mary’s which is<br />
an audio tour like no other. Share the emotional reunion of<br />
the Roe family as they amble through St. Mary’s and reveal<br />
family memories – at times amusing, at times poignant.<br />
Discover graphic displays illustrating a<br />
timeline from 1220 to today. The interactive<br />
displays show you the exciting excavation<br />
and the discoveries unearthed during the<br />
Church’s archaeological dig of 2014. Create<br />
memories by weaving a thread in the <strong>Visitor</strong><br />
Rug. <strong>Guide</strong>d tours also available.<br />
View Video<br />
INCLUDING…<br />
YOUGHAL ECO<br />
BOARDWALK<br />
Youghal Eco-Boardwalk is a 1.9km hardwood<br />
panelled beach walkway, stretching from Front<br />
Strand Beach to Red Barn Blue Flag Beach. It is<br />
disability-access friendly with interspersed seating<br />
along the route, making it ideal for wheelchair users<br />
and child buggies. This wonderful amenity is the<br />
perfect place to take one’s daily constitutional,<br />
getting plenty of fresh sea air!<br />
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CORK<br />
BALLYCOTTON<br />
LIGHTHOUSE<br />
Ballycotton Island,<br />
Co.<strong>Cork</strong><br />
BALLYMALOE<br />
COOKERY SCHOOL &<br />
GARDENS<br />
Shanagarry,<br />
Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Read this<br />
<strong>Visitor</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
as a Digital<br />
Flip Book<br />
Built in the 1840’s, Ballycotton<br />
Lighthouse sits on the unspoilt<br />
Ballycotton Island across the bay<br />
from the foodie haven of East<br />
<strong>Cork</strong>. A black lighthouse (one of<br />
only two in Ireland) is accessible<br />
only by boat. This makes the trip<br />
very special!<br />
Look forward to an exhilarating<br />
journey from the harbour to<br />
the island. Walk the original<br />
light-keepers path to the island’s<br />
summit. You may even meet<br />
some resident goats! See the<br />
unspoilt flora and fauna, and<br />
enjoy the views from the red<br />
lantern balcony.<br />
www.greatlighthouses.com<br />
The multi-award-winning<br />
Ballymaloe Cookery School<br />
has been delivering first-class<br />
culinary education since 1983.<br />
Explore its captivating gardens<br />
- some are carefully designed<br />
and highly ornate, others are<br />
allowed to grow wild at certain<br />
times of the year. Each space<br />
has a unique personality and<br />
story. The Garden Tours are an<br />
absolute must for anyone keen<br />
to learn about its history, the<br />
astonishing variety of plants, the<br />
daily maintenance and seasonal<br />
planting, and the organic<br />
composting.<br />
www.cookingisfun.ie<br />
You can read this<br />
<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Adventure</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
as a Flip Brochure on<br />
your phone or tablet.<br />
It’s so handy - with links to<br />
wherever you want to go!<br />
See page 6<br />
BLARNEY CASTLE<br />
AND GARDENS<br />
Blarney, <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Where the blarney began<br />
Built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest<br />
chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, Blarney Castle is a world landmark<br />
and one of Ireland’s greatest treasures. Its 60 acres of gardens<br />
and grounds are also amazing. Visit the prehistoric Fern Garden,<br />
a deadly Poison Garden, and the magical Rock Close with its<br />
ancient Yew trees and druidic stones. Make a wish on the famous<br />
wishing steps while the waterfall cascades alongside you. Stroll<br />
by the lake, river side and woodlands or in the dazzlingly beautiful<br />
arboretums. The gardens are constantly changing, and each visit<br />
is a wonderful experience.<br />
Blarney Castle and Gardens<br />
Blarney, <strong>Cork</strong><br />
T23 Y598<br />
Tel: 021-438 5252<br />
www.blarneycastle.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Open <strong>Daily</strong>, Year-Round.<br />
Closing times vary through<br />
the season<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Two souvenir shops and<br />
café on-site<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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CORK<br />
TOY<br />
SOLDIER<br />
FACTORY<br />
Macroom, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Toy Soldier Factory<br />
Kilnamartyra Village,<br />
Macroom, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
P12 FN79<br />
Tel: 026-403 42<br />
www.toysoldierfactory.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Open <strong>Daily</strong><br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Gift shop on-site,<br />
picnic area, coffee dock, tuck shop<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
We bring the child out<br />
in YOU!<br />
One of Ireland’s best hidden attractions. The family-owned Toy<br />
Soldier Factory, established in Ireland in 1976, is situated in the<br />
beautiful little village of Kilnamartyra, halfway between Killarney<br />
town and <strong>Cork</strong> City off the N22. A trip to the visitor centre is<br />
both an educational and fun experience for all the family.<br />
The factory produces hundreds of different moulds that<br />
allow you, the customer, to Make & Paint your own figure<br />
from model soldiers, fairies, seasonal ornaments, chess sets,<br />
animals, and other metal figurines, as many times as you<br />
wish.<br />
The factory shop is filled of products made in the factory and<br />
are sold at low prices. You can pick up a casting starter kit for<br />
€20 and make your own figures at home. The keen modeller<br />
can choose from many kits to make chess sets, toy soldiers<br />
or wargame figures. For visitors who prefer to buy hand<br />
painted figures, there is a very large collection.<br />
Figures from JR Tolkien’s books, The Hobbit and The Lord<br />
of the Rings are made on-site. These figures are sold under<br />
the brand Mithril Miniatures—the world’s largest collection<br />
of Tolkien figures. Pick one up for as little as €5. Covid<br />
regulation permitting you can also watch the manufacturing<br />
processes.<br />
MAKE & PAINT<br />
A FIGURINE<br />
Take part in a 60min + workshop suitable for adults<br />
and kids.<br />
1. Choose your figure<br />
2. Cast it<br />
3. Paint it<br />
4. Take it home<br />
Pre-Book at www.toysoldierfactory.ie<br />
Our Factory is under<br />
Elf<br />
Surveillance<br />
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CORK<br />
BALLYHASS<br />
AQUAPARKS<br />
Coachford & Mallow,<br />
Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
ZIPIT FOREST<br />
ADVENTURES<br />
Farran Wood,<br />
Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
WEST CORK<br />
Ballyhass Aquaparks; the<br />
perfect water activity for the Irish<br />
summer. Inflatable waterparks<br />
in two convenient locations in<br />
Coachford and Mallow. Slide,<br />
climb, swing and swim your way<br />
around these unique courses.<br />
No experience necessary,<br />
participants just need to be able<br />
to swim. Equipment including<br />
wetsuits is provided but<br />
remember to bring swimwear<br />
and a towel. There is a host<br />
of extra land-based activities<br />
available such as axe throwing,<br />
archery, and team challenges.<br />
Prebooking essential.<br />
www.ballyhassaquapark.ie<br />
Zipit Farran Wood is located<br />
in Farran Forest Park. This<br />
acclaimed High Ropes Course<br />
has 91 activities and over 800<br />
meters of ziplines. Climb high<br />
into the treetops, swing into<br />
cargo nets or cycle over a treetop<br />
bridge before zipping down<br />
the ziplines. Instructors will give<br />
you a safety briefing to explain<br />
the features of the course and<br />
equipment. You have a maximum<br />
of four hours, enough time to<br />
complete at least three circuits.<br />
There are 5 circuits suitable<br />
for different heights, ages and<br />
abilities.<br />
www.zipit.ie<br />
West <strong>Cork</strong> stretches from Kinsale<br />
to the Beara Peninsula and<br />
takes in Bandon, Clonakilty,<br />
Skibbereen, Macroom, Bantry<br />
and Sheeps Head Peninsula<br />
to name a few. On this section<br />
of the Wild Atlantic Way, you<br />
will find breathtaking scenery,<br />
tranquillity, traditional pubs,<br />
world-class restaurants, and<br />
accommodation. Experience<br />
dramatic coastal landscapes,<br />
historical treasures and<br />
spectacular islands.<br />
www.purecork.ie<br />
WEST CORK<br />
MODEL RAILWAY<br />
VILLAGE<br />
Clonakilty, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
MICHAEL COLLINS<br />
HOUSE<br />
Clonakilty, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
At Ireland’s only Model Village,<br />
feel like a giant while exploring<br />
1940’s West <strong>Cork</strong>. Follow the<br />
model g-scale locomotives<br />
chugging through tunnels and<br />
over viaducts.<br />
Take a 30 minute audio tour<br />
aboard the iconic Road Train<br />
through the beautiful town of<br />
Clonakilty.<br />
Children can enjoy the Remote<br />
Control Boats as well as indoor<br />
and outdoor play areas. Café and<br />
Gift Shop on-site.<br />
www.modelvillage.ie<br />
Visit Michael Collins House in<br />
Clonakilty, a museum dedicated to<br />
Irish patriot and revolutionary hero,<br />
Michael Collins. The museum is<br />
presented in an accessible manner<br />
through guided tours, interactive<br />
displays, audio visuals, artefacts and<br />
more, bringing the history to life for all<br />
the family. For those looking to delve<br />
into the history further, information<br />
boards, history talks and highly<br />
qualified tour guides will more than<br />
happily engage in debate and answer<br />
any questions you may have.<br />
Michael Collins House<br />
7 Emmet Square,<br />
Clonakilty, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
P85 D235<br />
Tel: 023-885 8676<br />
www.michaelcollinshouse.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Open Year-Round<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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CORK<br />
THE CLONAKILTY<br />
PARK<br />
CINEMA, GOLF AND<br />
ADVENTURE CENTRE<br />
Clonakilty, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
DOWNLOAD OUR NEW<br />
EXPLORE CORK APP<br />
Mizen Head Foot Bridge<br />
Doneraile Court<br />
Youghal Lighthouse<br />
Whatever your skill level, the<br />
<strong>Adventure</strong> Centre course is<br />
designed to match it. Adrenalin<br />
junkies will love the High Ropes<br />
Courses. Push yourself to new<br />
heights on the climbing tower.<br />
Step off the 20m platform at<br />
the top of the tower for a free<br />
fall that uses a power fan to<br />
control the descent. The 100m<br />
zipline is suitable for daredevils<br />
young and old. Height and<br />
weight restrictions apply to the<br />
<strong>Adventure</strong> Centre. Enjoy the<br />
3-screen cinema or the maritimethemed<br />
18-hole adventure golf.<br />
www.clonadventurecentre.ie<br />
<strong>Cork</strong> County Council is excited to<br />
launch the ‘Explore <strong>Cork</strong>’ App, a<br />
unique, one-stop-shop tourism app,<br />
featuring over 850 things to do and<br />
see in <strong>Cork</strong>. Check out the ‘What’s near<br />
Me?’ function to browse nearby tourism<br />
activities in 18 categories. Whether you<br />
are a local uncovering a hidden gem<br />
for the first time, or looking to plan your<br />
staycation in <strong>Cork</strong>, this app will help<br />
you along your way.<br />
Comhairle Contae Chorcaí<br />
<strong>Cork</strong> County Council<br />
‘A <strong>Cork</strong> County Council Initiative’<br />
SKIBBEREEN<br />
HERITAGE CENTRE<br />
Skibbereen, West <strong>Cork</strong><br />
12330 CoCo 88X118 Portrait <strong>Cork</strong>/<strong>Kerry</strong> <strong>Visitor</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> Tourism App V3.indd 1 07/05/<strong>2021</strong> 14:5<br />
Skibbereen...<br />
The Famine<br />
Story<br />
Learn about the Great<br />
Famine of the 1840s when<br />
over 1 million Irish people<br />
died and up to 1.5 more<br />
emigrated.<br />
The enormity of this tragedy<br />
is revealed in microcosm<br />
through Skibbereen’s<br />
Famine stories. Rediscover<br />
this era through exhibits, dramatisations and interactive stations.<br />
Take a ‘virtual tour’ of Famine sites and hear the associated<br />
stories. Visit Abbeystrowry Famine burial pits (one of 3 mass<br />
Famine graves in Skibbereen) where up to 10,000 victims are<br />
buried.<br />
Genealogy Service for the area by appointment. Gift shop, teas/<br />
coffees and a great welcome!<br />
Skibbereen Heritage Centre<br />
Skibbereen, West <strong>Cork</strong>,<br />
Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
P81 WK06<br />
Tel: 028-409 00<br />
www.skibbheritage.com<br />
Open:<br />
Open Mon to Sat - May to Sept. Tues<br />
to Sat rest of year<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Gift Shop, tea / coffee, wheelchair<br />
accessible<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
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CORK<br />
CAPE CLEAR ISLAND<br />
FERRY SERVICE<br />
Baltimore/Schull, West <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Friendly cruise service to a unique<br />
Irish coastal community<br />
Award-winning Cape Clear Island Ferry to Oileán Chléire (Cape<br />
Clear Island), in West <strong>Cork</strong>. The guides provide commentary<br />
while skippers scan for whales, dolphins and basking sharks.<br />
The Ferries are comfortable with the seated upper decks offering<br />
breath-taking views. Engage with Irish speaking islanders while<br />
enjoying a wide range of activities and attractions on the Island<br />
include walking trails, kayaking, a goat farm, electric buses, and<br />
tours to the imposing Fastnet Rock Lighthouse that stands 159<br />
feet high above the Atlantic Ocean.<br />
Alternative routes around Sherkin Island show stunning views.<br />
Special rates for groups.<br />
Cape Clear Island Ferry<br />
Ionad Fiontair Oileán Chléire,<br />
Co. Chorcaí<br />
Baltimore: P81 HW89<br />
Schull: P81 V221<br />
Tel: 028-391 59<br />
Boat: 086-346 5110<br />
www.capeclearferries.com<br />
Ferry Times:<br />
Operates Year-Round. Check<br />
website for details:<br />
www.capeclearferries.com<br />
Admission: Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Bicycles and dogs can be carried for<br />
€2 and you can travel onwards to<br />
Schull at no extra cost<br />
Parking: Nearby<br />
FASTNET ROCK TOUR<br />
From Baltimore & Schull, West <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Sail in the company<br />
of whales and dolphins<br />
Fastnet Rock Lighthouse was, for thousands of emigrants, the<br />
last Irish structure seen as they sailed for America. Today, enjoy<br />
its rugged beauty without the sadness by stepping aboard the<br />
Fastnet Tour. Chart a course for Cape Clear, one of West <strong>Cork</strong>’s<br />
charming unspoilt Gaelthacht Islands & learn more about the<br />
famous lighthouse! Enjoy some free time for lunch or a cuppa.<br />
On return to the ferry, sail through whale and dolphin rich<br />
waters,(skippers will divert to see them when the opportunity<br />
arises) to the voyage’s ultimate destination; the Iconic Fastnet<br />
Rock Lighthouse—a Great Lighthouse of Ireland. Make sure to<br />
get that once-in-a-lifetime photo. To plan visits to more Great<br />
Lighthouses see www.greatlighthouses.com<br />
Fastnet Rock Tour<br />
Ionad Fiontair, Cape Clear Island<br />
Baltimore or Schull, Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Baltimore: P81 HW89<br />
Schull: P81 V221<br />
Tel: 028-391 59 / 087-389 9711<br />
www.fastnettour.com<br />
www.greatlighthouses.com<br />
Ferry Times:<br />
Operates Apr-Oct, Tues to Sun.<br />
Depart Baltimore or Schull.<br />
Full timetable or to book online visit<br />
www.fastnettour.com<br />
Admission: Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Sailings are subject to weather<br />
conditions<br />
Parking: Nearby<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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CORK / KERRY<br />
MIZEN HEAD<br />
SIGNAL STATION<br />
Goleen, West <strong>Cork</strong><br />
Ireland’s most<br />
South Westerly point<br />
A Signature Discovery Point on the Wild Atlantic Way. Visit the<br />
Arched Bridge, the 99 Steps, the New Paths to fabulous views<br />
of Dunlough Bay and the Sea Arch. See the Keepers’ Quarters<br />
and Marconi Room, Mizen Head <strong>Visitor</strong> Centre with Fastnet<br />
Lighthouse Scale Model, Navigational Aids Simulator, Displays<br />
about Geology, Whales, Shipwrecks and more. Gift Shop on-site<br />
and delicious food at the Mizen Café. Mizen Information and<br />
e-Centre on Main Street, Goleen (10kms away), offers information,<br />
gifts, coffee, WiFi, office services, hot desks and restrooms.<br />
Mizen Head Signal Station<br />
Mizen Tourism Co-operative Society<br />
Harbour Road, Goleen West <strong>Cork</strong>,<br />
Co. <strong>Cork</strong><br />
P81 NY52<br />
Tel: 028-350 00 / 351 15<br />
www.mizenhead.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Open <strong>Daily</strong> Mar to Oct. Open<br />
weekends Nov to Feb<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Gift Shop, Mizen Café, Mizen<br />
Information & e-Centre<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
BLUE FLAG BEACHES<br />
<strong>Kerry</strong> & <strong>Cork</strong><br />
For up-to-date listings of<br />
Blue Flag Beaches, visit<br />
www.blueflagireland.org<br />
Enjoy a day at the beach<br />
With such an extensive coastline along the two counties of <strong>Cork</strong><br />
and <strong>Kerry</strong>, you will find many quality blue-flag beaches. <strong>Cork</strong>’s<br />
coastal beaches include Garretstown, Garrylucas, Inchydoney<br />
East, Inchydoney West, Owenahincha, Redbarn Beach,<br />
Tragumna, Warren Cregane Strand, and Youghal Claycastle.<br />
<strong>Kerry</strong>’s coastal beaches include: Ballinskelligs, Ballybunion South,<br />
Ballyheigue, Banna, Derrynane, Fenit, Inch, Kells, Magherabeg,<br />
Rossbeigh, Ventry, and White Strand Caherciveen. Each has a<br />
unique charm and offers varied activities and experiences.<br />
Page 20 Map of attractions and entertainments , see page 4
KERRY<br />
VISIT<br />
KENMARE<br />
Kenmare, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Escape to living<br />
Kenmare Tourist Office<br />
(Seasonal)<br />
Kenmare Heritage Centre<br />
Kenmare Courthouse, The Square<br />
Kenmare, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
V93 KT1K<br />
Tel: 064–664 1233<br />
www.kenmare.ie<br />
Information:<br />
Whether your visit to Kenmare is<br />
for a stroll, a lunch, a leisurely day<br />
out, a few days break, or an entire<br />
holiday Kenmare and its range of<br />
accommodation, restaurants, shops,<br />
and pubs will refresh you<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
Kenmare is a haven of tranquillity, gourmet food, superb<br />
accommodation and breathtaking scenery in one of<br />
the most natural, unspoilt environments in Europe. The<br />
picturesque town of Kenmare links the internationally<br />
famous Ring of <strong>Kerry</strong> with the rugged Ring of Beara.<br />
Its historical, cultural and environmental significance<br />
resulted in it being titled <strong>Kerry</strong>’s first Heritage Town. It is one<br />
of the few towns where you can enjoy the simple pastime<br />
of just browsing shops and streets at a relaxing pace. Within<br />
walking distance of the main street, there are wooded areas<br />
and boat trips on Kenmare Bay with Seafari.<br />
The Ring of <strong>Kerry</strong>, known all over the world, follows the<br />
coastline of the Iveragh Peninsula. It is one of the most<br />
dramatic scenic drives in the country and makes a most<br />
exciting day tour. Along the 175km route are picturesque<br />
villages, an abundance of historical landmarks, spectacular<br />
viewing points, sandy coves and beaches.<br />
The unspoiled Ring of<br />
Beara and West <strong>Cork</strong> are<br />
to the south of Kenmare.<br />
Its rugged beauty is<br />
beyond compare. Traffic<br />
is minimal and it abounds<br />
with archaeological sites,<br />
spectacular views, small<br />
fishing ports, and historic<br />
gardens and houses.<br />
THE<br />
BOATHOUSE BISTRO<br />
The Boathouse at Dromquinna Manor is a place<br />
that you stumble upon and never forget. Outside<br />
Kenmare, it lies on the waterfront in an 1800s<br />
boathouse. The Gin Menu is extensive, while the<br />
food perfectly matches the place, including calamari<br />
and a potted crab dish that may entice you back.<br />
There is also a Terrace for sunny days. Sneem Road,<br />
Kenmare, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong>. Tel: 064–664 2889<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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KERRY<br />
VISIT CAHERDANIEL<br />
Ring of <strong>Kerry</strong>, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Caherdaniel<br />
Ring of <strong>Kerry</strong>,<br />
Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
www.gokerry.ie<br />
SatNav: 51.7690,-10.1170<br />
Paradise of pristine land,<br />
sea and air<br />
Caherdaniel is on the peninsular tip of Ireland’s Southwest Coast.<br />
It is an enchanting and unstained paradise of pristine land, sea<br />
and air. Stroll its coastal beaches and flowery meadows or climb<br />
up into its wild and rolling mountain heaths. It is rich in history with<br />
Derrynane House and National Park, home of Daniel O’Connell<br />
The Liberator, and Staigue Fort at Castlecove, probably Ireland’s<br />
finest Stone Fort. Enjoy swimming, diving, kayaking, canoeing,<br />
surfing, water-skiing, and sailing, and combine the great outdoors<br />
with heritage and history.<br />
Information:<br />
Derrynane Beach nearby offers a<br />
range of watersports including wind<br />
surfing and sailing.<br />
Kayak on clear blue waters, hike up<br />
a walking trail, or horse ride along<br />
golden sand<br />
DERRYNANE HOUSE<br />
Caherdaniel, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Visit the home of<br />
the Great Liberator<br />
Derrynane House is the ancestral home of Daniel O’Connell,<br />
lawyer, politician and statesman. O’Connell was one of Ireland’s<br />
leading figures, known as the Great Liberator. Situated on 120<br />
hectares of parklands on the scenic <strong>Kerry</strong> coast, the house and<br />
grounds are open for the public to enjoy. The tranquil plantations<br />
and garden walks were laid out in the 18th & 19th centuries,<br />
while the house displays many relics of O’Connell’s life. The main<br />
area of the gardens can be reached by a tunnel under the road.<br />
Universal access for visitors with disabilities.<br />
Derrynane House<br />
Caherdaniel, Co.<strong>Kerry</strong><br />
V23 FX65<br />
Tel: 066-947 5113<br />
www.heritageireland.ie<br />
Open:<br />
See website for details<br />
Admission:<br />
Free entry for <strong>2021</strong><br />
Information:<br />
Outdoor self-guiding trail<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
Page 22 Map of attractions and entertainments , see page 4
KERRY<br />
VALENTIA<br />
ISLAND CAR<br />
FERRY<br />
AND<br />
GEOKAUN<br />
MOUNTAIN &<br />
CLIFFS<br />
Valentia Island, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Valentia Island Car Ferry<br />
SatNav: 51.9283, -10.2777<br />
Tel: 087-168 3373<br />
www.valentiaferry.com<br />
Sailings:<br />
Apr to Sept, Mon to Sat - 07:45 -<br />
21:30, Sun 09:00 - 21:30, Jul and<br />
Aug, 07:45 - 22:00<br />
Geokaun Mountain & Cliffs<br />
V23 Y898<br />
Tel: 087-649 3728<br />
www.geokaun.com<br />
Open: Year-Round 24 hours a day<br />
Information:<br />
50 Superb Information Panels<br />
Parking:<br />
Parking available at 4 car parks<br />
View Video<br />
Paradise Island of Ireland<br />
Valentia Island Car Ferry<br />
Valentia Car Ferry runs continuously to and from the<br />
mainland (Renard Point) during the summer months. It<br />
lands at Knightstown, the island’s main village, which<br />
was designed by Alexander Nimmo. It has many historic<br />
buildings and is fascinating to explore. Young and old<br />
are drawn to the piers where there’s always something<br />
happening!<br />
The top tourist attraction is Geokaun Mountain & Cliffs, the<br />
island’s highest point with the best views of Valentia and<br />
beyond.<br />
Geokaun Mountain & Cliffs<br />
Discovery Point on the Wild Atlantic Way.<br />
Drive or walk to the top for spectacular 360 O views stretching<br />
from the majestic Skellig Rocks in the west to the Blasket<br />
Islands across the bay, Mount Brandon on the Dingle<br />
Peninsula, the Lighthouse guarding the harbour and<br />
McGillycuddy Reeks 40 miles to the east. To savour the<br />
views, walk the “Sky Path” which encircles the mountain<br />
under the peak (1.5km 20 mins easy). Stand on the fabulous<br />
viewing deck looking right into Fogher Cliffs, a short walk<br />
from the first car park. Enjoy a picnic or watch the sun go<br />
down on the western horizon.<br />
INCLUDING<br />
VALENTIA’S<br />
HIGHEST POINT,<br />
360º PANORAMAS,<br />
100 MILE VIEWS<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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KERRY<br />
VALENTIA ISLAND<br />
Iveragh Peninsula, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
History, beauty and<br />
great activities<br />
Valentia Island is one of Ireland’s most westerly points and has<br />
an incredible history reflected in the landscape, architecture, and<br />
culture. It lies off the Iveragh Peninsula in County <strong>Kerry</strong>. Access<br />
is via the Maurice O’Neill Memorial Bridge at Portmagee or by<br />
car ferry from Reenard Point to Knightstown which operates<br />
from April to October. Explore The Slate Quarry, The Lighthouse,<br />
Knightstown, Geokaun Mountain, Bray Head and The Skellig<br />
Islands. Enjoy sailing, fishing, kayaking, diving, coasteering,<br />
cycling, walking, rock climbing, festivals, triathlons, and more.<br />
Valentia Island<br />
Iveragh Peninsula,<br />
Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
V23 K299<br />
www.valentiaisland.ie<br />
Information:<br />
Accommodation, restaurants,<br />
cafés, museums, walking<br />
trails, children’s activities, boat<br />
tours, sightseeing, history and<br />
heritage, bird watching, arts<br />
& crafts, tropical gardens, and<br />
more.<br />
Pre-book Valentia Island Car<br />
Ferry at www.valentiaferry.com<br />
VALENTIA ISLAND<br />
LIGHTHOUSE<br />
Valentia Island,<br />
Co.<strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Win<br />
a Holiday at a<br />
Lighthouse<br />
Valentia Island Lighthouse and<br />
the 17th century Cromwell Point<br />
has stood against the sea and<br />
invaders for hundreds of years.<br />
This gleaming lighthouse on<br />
Valentia Island looks out across<br />
spectacular sights along the<br />
Wild Atlantic Way. A visit offers<br />
fascinating history and an insight<br />
into island life.<br />
Take a tour of the lighthouse.<br />
Be blown away by the dramatic<br />
scenery. Soak up the stories as<br />
you learn about the people and<br />
technology that have guided ships<br />
safely home from sea for years.<br />
www.greatlighthouses.com<br />
Lighthouses are located<br />
at spectacular locations<br />
around Ireland.<br />
You can win a<br />
holiday stay at one.<br />
See page 2<br />
Page 24 Map of attractions and entertainments , see page 4
KERRY<br />
PADDLE<br />
& SEA<br />
Cahersiveen, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Slow adventure awaits<br />
Paddle & Sea<br />
Cahersiveen Marina, Cahersiveen,<br />
Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
V23 Y925<br />
Tel: 083-389 3972<br />
www.paddleandsea.com<br />
Open:<br />
Activities <strong>Daily</strong> and last from<br />
2 to 3 hours.<br />
Sunset & Night Paddles: please<br />
phone or email for further details<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Please arrive 15 minutes before your<br />
session. Please bring: an old pair of<br />
shoes, swimwear, towels and plenty<br />
of snacks and water.<br />
On-site facilities include toilets,<br />
changing rooms, showers and a cup<br />
of tea<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
<strong>Guide</strong>d paddling tours along the beautiful South West <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
coastline of Cahersiveen. Friendly qualified instructors will<br />
help bring you on your adventure and ensure you have an<br />
engaging experience.<br />
As you explore the Wild Atlantic Way of Cahersiveen, you will<br />
immediately see some important landmarks such as The Old<br />
Barracks, Ballycarbery Castle and Knocknadobar Mountain.<br />
Ideally located in the <strong>Kerry</strong> International Dark Sky Reserve.<br />
This is a Gold Tiered Reserve which means the night sky is<br />
high quality and is free from light pollution. <strong>Guide</strong>d paddling<br />
tours under the night sky will leave you in awe of the sheer<br />
beauty <strong>Kerry</strong> has to offer.<br />
Try sea kayaking or canoeing to bring you around the scenic<br />
Fertha estuary or even out to the mouth of the Valentia<br />
harbour. Enjoy the views from your sea kayak or canoe as<br />
you create memorable memories out on the water.<br />
If you want more adventure then how about the increasingly<br />
popular sport of Stand Up Paddle<br />
boarding. Explore the water on your<br />
feet and see Cahersiveen from a<br />
whole new angle. This sport is<br />
fun for all ages and abilities. No<br />
previous experience is required for<br />
any of our activities.<br />
CAHERSIVEEN<br />
Located along the Wild Atlantic Way and the famous<br />
Ring of <strong>Kerry</strong>, Cahersiveen is best known as the town<br />
that climbs the mountain and looks upon the sea!<br />
Within the vibrant town, friendly locals will welcome<br />
you. There is a wide range of cafés, pubs, restaurants<br />
and accommodation in Cahersiveen.<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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KERRY<br />
DANIEL O’CONNELL<br />
MEMORIAL CHURCH<br />
Cahersiveen, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
The only Church<br />
in Ireland<br />
named after a<br />
layman<br />
The Daniel O’Connell Church<br />
is located in the parish of<br />
Cahersiveen, which is home<br />
to approx 1,000 families and is<br />
located on the spectacular Ring of <strong>Kerry</strong>.<br />
The church bears the name of Daniel O’Connell, “The Liberator”,<br />
who was born in Cahersiveen and who worked in his political<br />
career in the early 19th century to bring about Catholic<br />
Emancipation.<br />
It is unique in being the only church in the country, named after a<br />
layman.<br />
Why not pay a visit to the towns heritage centre which is housed<br />
in a former Royal Irish Constabulary Barracks.<br />
Daniel O’Connell<br />
Memorial Church<br />
Cahersiveen, Co.<strong>Kerry</strong><br />
V23 EH59<br />
Tel: 066–947 2210<br />
www.dioceseofkerry.ie<br />
Admission:<br />
Entry Free<br />
Information:<br />
Masses <strong>Daily</strong>. Cahersiveen offers<br />
unspoilt landscapes, breathtaking<br />
beaches, forest walks and much<br />
more<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
TORC WATERFALL<br />
Killarney, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Nestled at the base of Torc Mountain<br />
and standing at approximately 20<br />
metres high, the waterfall is beautiful,<br />
rugged and at its most wild after a<br />
heavy downpour of Irish rain. Climb<br />
the 100 or so steps to the left of the<br />
waterfall to get some excellent views<br />
of the lakes.<br />
Torc Waterfall<br />
Muckross Road,<br />
Killarney,<br />
Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
www.killarney.ie<br />
SatNav: 52.0033, -9.5054<br />
Information:<br />
Located just outside Killarney<br />
town, a very special place full<br />
of history, heritage, activities<br />
and world class hospitality.<br />
Be sure to visit<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
MUCKROSS<br />
HOUSE, GARDENS<br />
AND TRADITIONAL<br />
FARMS<br />
Killarney, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Take a guided tour of the elegant,<br />
charming furnished rooms of<br />
Muckross House which portray<br />
the lifestyles of the Gentry, and<br />
see the working conditions of the<br />
servants. Stroll in the beautiful<br />
gardens. To experience rural<br />
Irish life in the 1930’s and 1940’s,<br />
visit Muckross Traditional Farms.<br />
The farm tour is self-guided or<br />
avail of the free coach. Watch the<br />
farmers work, meet the mná an<br />
tí, enjoy the petting area, or stop<br />
off in the playground with swings<br />
and slides to keep little ones<br />
entertained.<br />
www.muckross-house.ie<br />
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CRAG CAVE<br />
Castleisland,<br />
Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
KERRY<br />
BOWLING<br />
BUDDIES<br />
Tralee, Co.<strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Bowling Buddies<br />
Unit 2 Manor Business Park,<br />
Tralee, Co.<strong>Kerry</strong><br />
V92 TW13<br />
Tel: 066-719 7007<br />
www.bowlingbuddies.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Open <strong>Daily</strong> to Late Evening.<br />
See website for times<br />
Crag Cave is a natural, allweather<br />
attraction. Formed<br />
of limestone, it is a colourful<br />
wonderland of stalagmites<br />
and stalactites. Discovered in<br />
1983 and thought to be over<br />
one million years old, the cave<br />
system has sound and lighting<br />
effects. Friendly guides will<br />
outline the cave’s origins and<br />
beautiful formations. Crazy Cave<br />
adventure centre on-site suitable<br />
for children from 0–12yrs.<br />
www.cragcave.com<br />
Bowling Buddies entertainment<br />
centre offers ten bowling lanes,<br />
cosmic and bumper bowling, an<br />
exciting arcade, Skywalker high ropes<br />
and a relaxing café which offers great<br />
food & coffee. The exciting party<br />
packages are great value. Group<br />
bookings and corporate outings are<br />
fun packed. For an experience you<br />
won’t find anywhere else—Buddies is<br />
best for play & parties.<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
VISIT TRALEE<br />
Tralee, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Tralee—the capital of <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
sits in the shelter of Tralee Bay, with<br />
a panoramic view of the sea and<br />
mountains stretching into the west.<br />
There is plenty to see and do for all<br />
the family. The town has developed<br />
a range of quality all-weather visitor<br />
attractions unmatched anywhere<br />
in the country. Tralee is also famous<br />
for the Rose of Tralee International<br />
Festival, which is held annually in<br />
August.<br />
Tralee Tourist Office<br />
Ashe Memorial Hall, Denny<br />
Street, Tralee, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
V92 HW92<br />
Tel: 066-712 1288<br />
www.tralee.ie<br />
Information:<br />
Great range of<br />
accommodation, restaurants,<br />
cafés and shopping available.<br />
Be sure to visit Tralee Bay<br />
Wetlands Eco & Activity<br />
Park,and Blennerville<br />
Windmill when in the area.<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
Go by our<br />
<strong>Guide</strong>s -<br />
The Best<br />
of Ireland<br />
Glance <strong>Visitor</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>s<br />
cover the Best of Ireland.<br />
Watch out for them<br />
on your travels. OR, read<br />
the guide of interest online.<br />
Visit our Website.<br />
See page 6<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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KERRY<br />
TRALEE BAY WETLANDS<br />
ECO & ACTIVITY<br />
PARK<br />
Tralee, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Enjoy guided and self-guided<br />
wildlife and nature tours against the<br />
backdrop of the beautiful Slieve Mish<br />
mountains. Immerse yourself in the<br />
landscape and nature that surround<br />
you during your visit.<br />
Experience the world under the<br />
pond’s surface and discover wildlife,<br />
small creatures, insects, dragonflies<br />
and frogs.<br />
Lake activities include Pedalo Boats,<br />
Climbing Wall and Bouldering Area.<br />
Book online.<br />
After a day of fun, discovery &<br />
learning, relax and breathe the coastal<br />
air with panoramic views of the<br />
activity park and lake from the on-site<br />
Lakeside Café.<br />
Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco &<br />
Activity Park<br />
Ballyard, Tralee, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
V92 HH57<br />
Tel: 066-712 6700<br />
www.traleebaywetlands.org<br />
Open:<br />
Refer to website for<br />
opening hours<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Cafe, children’s playground,<br />
outdoor gym, lakeside walk<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
Tee Time<br />
in <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
<strong>Kerry</strong> has some of the finest<br />
golf courses not just in Ireland<br />
but on the planet!<br />
The golfing experience is<br />
all thanks to its incredible<br />
scenery, the natural<br />
landscape, inspired design,<br />
and the warmth of the<br />
welcome. If you are a golfer,<br />
there is plenty to challenge<br />
your skills—check out<br />
www.swinggolfireland.com<br />
TRALEE TOWN PARK<br />
Tralee Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Essential<br />
Travel Advice<br />
and Tips<br />
Located in the heart of Tralee town<br />
centre, this 35 acre urban park,<br />
complete with a playground and<br />
sensory garden is the perfect picnic<br />
spot. It is the ideal haven to step away<br />
from the hustle and bustle of the busy<br />
streets and take time out. It plays<br />
host each year to the Tralee Garden<br />
Festival, a free midsummer festival<br />
that offers a fun filled weekend to<br />
young and old!<br />
Tralee Tourist Office<br />
Denny Street, Tralee, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
V92 HW92<br />
Tel: 066-712 1288<br />
www.tralee.ie<br />
Open:<br />
All Year<br />
Admission:<br />
Entry Free<br />
Information:<br />
Sensory Garden. Playground.<br />
Home to over 30 varieties of<br />
roses<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
OPEN!<br />
Booking<br />
Required<br />
Stay Safe<br />
Right now, these are<br />
not normal times.<br />
Please read our<br />
Essential Travel Advice and<br />
Tips to make the most of<br />
this guide and your trip.<br />
See page 6<br />
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KERRY<br />
AQUA DOME<br />
Tralee, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
DINGLE<br />
OCEANWORLD<br />
AQUARIUM<br />
Dingle, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
For a Splashing good time…<br />
Just Let Yourself Go…!<br />
One of Ireland’s Largest Indoor<br />
Waterworlds, offering something<br />
for everyone! Enjoy the waves, lazy<br />
river, flume slide, children’s pools,<br />
whirlpool spas, outdoor falling rapids,<br />
bubble seat, gushers, geysers, sprays<br />
and adult only Vitality Spa which is a<br />
haven of tranquillity & relaxation. For<br />
those who do not wish to get their feet<br />
wet, there is a gym and an 18 hole<br />
miniature Aqua Golf course to enjoy!<br />
The Aqua Dome<br />
Dan Spring Road,<br />
Tralee, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
V92 T6TW<br />
Tel: 066-712 8899 / 712 8755<br />
24 hour hotline: 066-712 9150<br />
www.aquadome.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Open Year-Round<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
Oceanworld Aquarium in Dingle<br />
is Ireland’s largest aquarium. It<br />
hosts a collection of magnificent<br />
Sand Tiger Sharks, Gentoo<br />
Penguins, Asian Short-Clawed<br />
Otters, and an abundance of<br />
different fish species. Experience<br />
this enchanting underwater<br />
world and learn the wonders<br />
of the ocean. Pre-booking<br />
ESSENTIAL on...<br />
www.dingle-oceanworld.ie<br />
BLENNERVILLE<br />
WINDMILL<br />
Blennerville, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Blennerville Windmill was restored to<br />
working order in the 1980s and is the<br />
largest working windmill in Ireland.<br />
Tour numbers are restricted to 4<br />
individuals or family groups during the<br />
pandemic. It is advisable to book in<br />
advance.<br />
Learn the history of the area, see the<br />
audio visual, exhibition on emigration<br />
and the Jeannie Johnson, and take a<br />
guided tour of the Windmill. Visit the<br />
<strong>Kerry</strong> Model Railway or Café.<br />
Watch herons, egrets and more<br />
from the bird watching platform<br />
overlooking “Slí na nÉan” - “The Way<br />
of the Birds”.<br />
Blennerville Windmill<br />
Blennerville, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
V92 NCN2<br />
Tel: 066-712 1064<br />
www.blennerville-windmill.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Open Apr to Oct, 9:00-17:00h.<br />
Tours commence at 9:30h.<br />
Closed Mondays except Bank<br />
Hols. Last tour 16:45h<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Emigration display, AV Display,<br />
windmill tours, the <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Model Railway, vintage<br />
equipment display<br />
Parking: Free On-site<br />
<strong>Kerry</strong> Dark Sky<br />
Reserve<br />
The <strong>Kerry</strong> International<br />
Dark Sky Reserve sits on the<br />
Iveragh Peninsula. It is the<br />
ONLY Gold Tiered Reserve in<br />
the Northern Hemisphere.<br />
On a clear moonless night<br />
you can see more<br />
astronomical sights with<br />
the naked eye than you can<br />
from the Grand Canyon or<br />
the Desert Plains of Africa.<br />
Check out<br />
www.kerrydarkskytourism.com<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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KERRY<br />
DINGLE PENINSULA<br />
Dingle, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Experience the magic of<br />
the Dingle Peninsula<br />
The Dingle Peninsula stretches 48 km into the Atlantic Ocean<br />
on Ireland’s southwest coast with The Blasket Islands lying<br />
further west. Life moves at an unhurried pace in the Gaeltacht<br />
(Irish speaking) area, and there is a tradition of music, poetry and<br />
storytelling. It is famed for its beauty and indigenous cultural<br />
heritage. Explore beaches offering windsurfing, travel over the<br />
Conor Pass, the highest mountain pass in Ireland, or visit the<br />
pretty fishing port. Located at the tip of the Peninsula, Mount<br />
Brandon and Slea Head offer dramatic scenery.<br />
Dingle Tourist Office<br />
The Quay, Dingle,<br />
Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
V92 A6XT<br />
Tel: 066-915 1188<br />
www.dingle-peninsula.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Dingle Tourist Office<br />
open seasonally, Apr to Oct<br />
Information:<br />
The peninsula has a number of<br />
fishing and market towns and<br />
villages, each with their own<br />
character, history and facilities<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
CASTLEGREGORY<br />
Castlegregory, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Castlegregory <strong>Visitor</strong><br />
Information Centre<br />
Castlegregory,<br />
Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
V92 FH32<br />
www.castlegregorykerry.com<br />
Information:<br />
A range of accommodation,<br />
restaurants, cafés & bars<br />
available<br />
The village Castlegregory is situated in a sheltered bay at<br />
the foot of the Maharees on the stunning Dingle Peninsula. It<br />
was named after a castle built by Gregory Hoare in the 16th<br />
century. The village is located near a number of beaches<br />
and is a hive of activity during the summer. There is lots to<br />
do there, including diving, snorkelling, paddle-boarding, fishing,<br />
windsurfing, beach-fun, golf, and more! The village is located<br />
on the Dingle Way walking route and is close to many great<br />
mountain walks including the Conor Pass, Mount Brandon and<br />
Beenoskee Mountain.<br />
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KERRY<br />
ARDFERT CATHEDRAL<br />
Tralee, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Steep yourself in history<br />
Founded by St. Brendan in the 6th century, there are three<br />
churches, two ogham stones and early Christian and medieval<br />
grave slabs on the site.<br />
The earliest building is the Cathedral which dates from the 12th<br />
to the 19th centuries. It has a fine Romanesque west doorway, a<br />
13th century east window and a row of nine lancets in the south<br />
wall.<br />
Two effigies of ecclesiastical figures of late 13th to 14th century<br />
are on view in the South Transept. One of the smaller churches is<br />
an example of late Romanesque and the other, Temple na Griffin,<br />
is a 15th century structure.<br />
Ardfert Cathedral<br />
Ardfert, Tralee, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
V92 KR7P<br />
Tel: 066-713 4711<br />
www.heritageireland.ie<br />
Open:<br />
See website for details<br />
Admission:<br />
Free entry for <strong>2021</strong><br />
Information:<br />
<strong>Guide</strong>d tours available on request<br />
LISTOWEL CASTLE<br />
Listowel, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
A haven of<br />
history<br />
Located in the historic<br />
town of Listowel, this<br />
Castle stands on an<br />
elevation on a steep bank,<br />
overlooking the River<br />
Feale, above the location of<br />
a strategic ford.<br />
A substantial part of the<br />
front of the castle survives<br />
consisting of two large,<br />
square towers of four<br />
storeys, standing almost to the original height of 15.3 metres,<br />
connected by a wall of the same height and linked together by an<br />
arch on one side.<br />
A major programme of conservation works has been undertaken<br />
at the castle including the provision of an external staircase to<br />
allow public access to the upper levels.<br />
Listowel Castle<br />
The Square, Listowel,<br />
Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
V31 RD93<br />
Tel: 086-385 7201<br />
www.heritageireland.ie<br />
Open:<br />
See website for details<br />
Admission:<br />
Free entry for <strong>2021</strong><br />
Information:<br />
Out of season opening for groups<br />
by prior arrangement<br />
Parking:<br />
Nearby<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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KERRY<br />
SHANNON FERRY<br />
Tarbert, Co. <strong>Kerry</strong><br />
Bridging the best of<br />
Ireland’s West<br />
From early morning as the mist descends<br />
the Shannon Estuary, to the Wild Atlantic<br />
Sea, to the setting of the sun in the<br />
evening, ShannonFerry will take you<br />
and your vehicle on this memorable<br />
20 minute journey across the estuary<br />
linking the iconic tourist destinations of<br />
Clare to <strong>Kerry</strong>.<br />
This is a lovely experience for visitors who like to relax as they sail<br />
across the majestic Shannon Estuary. This invigorating journey<br />
allows you to experience the rugged nature of land and sea as<br />
you breathe in the fresh sea air that encapsulates Ireland’s Wild<br />
Atlantic Way.<br />
ShannonFerry Group<br />
Killimer, Kilrush, Co. Clare<br />
V15 FK09<br />
Tel: 065-905 3124<br />
www.shannonferries.com<br />
Ferry Times:<br />
Operates Year-Round, except<br />
Christmas Day. Ferry leaves Tarbert<br />
every hour on the half-hour<br />
(07:30–19:30h) and Killimer every<br />
hour on the hour (07:00–19:00h).<br />
Extended service in high season.<br />
See website for details<br />
Admission: Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
<strong>Visitor</strong> Centre, open 09:00–19:00h<br />
Parking: On-site<br />
A FERRY HANDY TRAVEL TIP<br />
If you are travelling along the Wild Atlantic Way between Clare and <strong>Kerry</strong> in either<br />
direction, the Shannon Ferry is a great time and stress-saver. Driving from Killimer in<br />
County Clare to Tarbert in County <strong>Kerry</strong> takes one hour and 45 minutes. The same journey<br />
by Ferry is 20 minutes – and without the driving!<br />
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LIMERICK<br />
FOYNES<br />
FLYING BOAT<br />
& MARITIME<br />
MUSEUM<br />
Foynes, Co. Limerick<br />
Foynes Flying Boat &<br />
Maritime Museum<br />
Foynes, Co. Limerick<br />
V94 T6C1<br />
Tel: 069-654 16<br />
www.flyingboatmuseum.com<br />
Open:<br />
Tue to Sun from June 5th.<br />
10:00h-17:00h<br />
Last admission 16:00h<br />
Admission:<br />
Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Tourist Information Point.<br />
Visit the new Irish coffee lounge<br />
1940s style restaurant (O’Regan’s).<br />
Gift shop carrying an exciting range of<br />
unique giftware<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site<br />
Featuring Maureen O’Hara<br />
Exhibition<br />
The award-winning<br />
Foynes Flying Boat<br />
& Maritime Museum<br />
excitingly captures the<br />
unique story of how<br />
Foynes was once the<br />
centre of the aviation<br />
world through a<br />
comprehensive range<br />
of informative displays & interactive exhibits. Walk in the<br />
footsteps of JFK, Bob Hope, Eleanor Roosevelt and many<br />
other dignitaries, movie stars & refugees who landed in<br />
Foynes during World War II. <strong>Visitor</strong>s have a once in a lifetime<br />
opportunity to board the world’s only Boeing 314 Flying<br />
Boat.<br />
A Maureen O’Hara Exhibition is dedicated to preserving<br />
the memory of Ireland’s most famous movie star. It<br />
showcases a treasure trove of her personal and movie<br />
memorabilia including the iconic grey tweed jacket from<br />
‘The Quiet Man’ & her Oscar.<br />
Foynes is nestled along the banks of the Shannon Estuary, a<br />
recommended Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point.<br />
Explore the history of the River Shannon by visiting the<br />
Maritime Museum & savour the panoramic views of the<br />
Shannon Estuary from the Control<br />
Tower.<br />
Please note that the museum will<br />
undertake a major redevelopment<br />
project during <strong>2021</strong>, and some of the<br />
museum may be closed for a time.<br />
BIRTHPLACE OF<br />
IRISH COFFEE<br />
Step back in time to 1943 & watch a 3D Holographic<br />
show recreating the night Chef Joe Sheridan<br />
invented Irish Coffee. Enjoy an Irish Coffee in<br />
O‘Regan’s Restaurant which offers home-baked<br />
cuisine in a 1940’s setting.<br />
Open dates, times, and operational details, are subject to change.<br />
IMPORTANT:<br />
See our Essential Travel Advice and Tips on page 6.<br />
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WEXFORD / WATERFORD<br />
HOOK LIGHTHOUSE<br />
Hook Peninsula, Co. Wexford<br />
The oldest original operating<br />
lighthouse in the world<br />
Loved by families year-round, Hook Lighthouse is the oldest<br />
original operating lighthouse in the world! Climb the well-worn<br />
tower steps and meet the life-size hologram of the 5th-century<br />
monk St Dubhán, Knight William Marshal and hear tales of life as<br />
a lighthouse keeper. Enjoy the sea breeze on your face on the<br />
balcony & the views from the panoramic watchroom. Voted in<br />
Ireland’s top 10 favourite attractions at the Irish Travel Awards -<br />
guided tours are on offer 7 days a week. The Lightkeeper’s Café is<br />
open daily, and enjoy the playground & outdoor exhibitions too!<br />
Private tours available.<br />
<strong>Guide</strong>d tours are on offer 7 days a week.<br />
Hook Lighthouse<br />
Fethard-on-Sea, Hook Peninsula,<br />
Co. Wexford, Y34 YC60<br />
Tel: 051-397 055 / 397 054<br />
www.hookheritage.ie<br />
Open:<br />
Open <strong>Daily</strong> 10:00-17:00h,<br />
Year-Round<br />
Admission: Rates Apply<br />
Information:<br />
Gift Shop, Café, Bakery, Art Exhibits,<br />
Artists workshop, Art classes, and<br />
Maritime Displays. Garden Picnic<br />
areas. Toilet facilities. Free WiFi<br />
Parking:<br />
On-site free car & coach parking<br />
CRIOSTAL NA RINNE<br />
IRISH CRYSTAL STUDIO<br />
& CRAFT SHOP<br />
An Rinn, Dungarvan,<br />
Co. Waterford<br />
Experience behind-the-scenes access<br />
with master craftsman Eamonn<br />
Terry, creating hand cut crystal in the<br />
Waterford Gaeltacht. Marvel at the<br />
skill of the glasscutter during a free<br />
demonstration in the workshop. Enjoy<br />
fascinating historic stories of local<br />
glassmaking from the 16th century<br />
to the present day. The designs are<br />
stories made physical. More than just<br />
useful objects, they create meaningful<br />
connection with Ireland’s rich culture,<br />
history, nature and language.<br />
Criostal na Rinne<br />
Baile na nGall Beag<br />
An Rinn, Dungarvan,<br />
Co. Waterford. X35 NH28<br />
Tel: 058-461 74<br />
www.criostal.com<br />
Open:<br />
Open <strong>Daily</strong> Mar to Sept. Oct to<br />
Feb weekends by appointment<br />
Admission:<br />
Entry Free<br />
Information:<br />
Free WiFi, Tax-free shopping.<br />
Worldwide shipping<br />
Parking: On-site<br />
WATERFORD SUIR<br />
VALLEY RAILWAY<br />
Kilmeadan,<br />
Co. Waterford<br />
Board the train at Kilmeadan<br />
Station, hear the whistle blow<br />
and take off on an exciting<br />
journey. Take in panoramic views<br />
of the River Suir, glimpse into<br />
Mount Congreve Gardens, make<br />
a wish as you pass through the<br />
Fairy Wood, and continue onto<br />
Carriganore beside Waterford<br />
Greenway. The journey lasts<br />
40 to 50 minutes. Enclosed<br />
seating and open carriages<br />
available. Suitable for all ages<br />
and wheelchair accessible.<br />
Refreshments are available in<br />
the café. Check the website for<br />
details.<br />
www.wsvrailway.ie<br />
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IRELAND’S<br />
CORK & KERRY<br />
A–Z INDEX<br />
Ref Attraction<br />
Page<br />
7 Airtastic Entertainment Centres............................... 9<br />
46 Aqua Dome........................................................... 29<br />
51 Ardfert Cathedral................................................... 31<br />
17 Ballycotton Lighthouse......................................... 15<br />
21 Ballyhass Aquaparks............................................. 17<br />
18 Ballymaloe Cookery School & Gardens.................. 15<br />
19 Blarney Castle and Gardens.................................. 15<br />
48 Blennerville Windmill........................................... 29<br />
Blue Flag Beaches................................................. 20<br />
42 Bowling Buddies................................................... 27<br />
32 Caherdaniel........................................................... 22<br />
28 Cape Clear Island Ferry Service.............................. 19<br />
50 Castlegregory........................................................ 30<br />
9 Cobh Heritage Centre ........................................... 10<br />
6 <strong>Cork</strong> City Gaol.......................................................... 9<br />
3 <strong>Cork</strong> Sightseeing Tours............................................ 7<br />
41 Crag Cave ............................................................. 27<br />
1 Crawford Art Gallery................................................ 7<br />
56 Criostal Na Rinne .................................................. 34<br />
11 Cross River Ferries................................................. 11<br />
38 Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church....................... 26<br />
33 Derrynane House.................................................. 22<br />
47 Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium............................... 29<br />
49 Dingle Peninsula .................................................. 30<br />
4 Elizabeth Fort.......................................................... 8<br />
29 FastNet Rock Tour.................................................. 19<br />
8 Fota Wildlife Park.................................................. 10<br />
54 Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum............... 33<br />
5 Glucksman Gallery.................................................. 9<br />
55 Hook Lighthouse................................................... 34<br />
Ref Attraction<br />
Page<br />
13 Jameson Distillery Midleton................................. 12<br />
31 Kenmare............................................................... 21<br />
52 Listowel Castle...................................................... 31<br />
25 Michael Collins House.......................................... 17<br />
30 Mizen Head Signal Station.................................... 20<br />
40 Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms.. 26<br />
2 Old <strong>Cork</strong> Waterworks Experience............................ 7<br />
37 Paddle & Sea......................................................... 25<br />
14 Perks Family Entertainment Centre ...................... 13<br />
53 Shannon Ferry ...................................................... 32<br />
27 Skibbereen Heritage Centre.................................. 18<br />
10 Spike Island.......................................................... 11<br />
26 The Clonakilty Park Cinema,<br />
Golf and <strong>Adventure</strong> Centre.................................... 18<br />
12 Titanic Experience Cobh........................................ 11<br />
39 Torc Waterfall ........................................................ 26<br />
20 Toy Soldier Factory................................................. 16<br />
43 Tralee.................................................................... 27<br />
44 Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park................. 28<br />
45 Tralee Town Park.................................................... 28<br />
35 Valentia Island...................................................... 24<br />
34 Valentia Island Car Ferry and<br />
Geokaun Mountain & Cliffs................................... 23<br />
36 Valentia Island Lighthouse.................................... 24<br />
57 Waterford Suir Valley Railway............................... 34<br />
23 West <strong>Cork</strong>.............................................................. 17<br />
24 West <strong>Cork</strong> Model Railway Village.......................... 17<br />
15 Youghal ................................................................ 13<br />
16 Youghal Heritage Tours......................................... 14<br />
22 Zipit Forest <strong>Adventure</strong>s......................................... 17<br />
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